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South China Morning Post
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Why Jimmy O. Yang ‘feels like Blackpink', and his rise from Uber driver to king of comedy
Back in 2014, between the first and second seasons of the HBO comedy series Silicon Valley in which he had a supporting role, Jimmy O. Yang spent his days moonlighting as an Uber driver. Advertisement The Hong Kong-born Hollywood hopeful used a pay cheque for his role in the series as Jian-Yang – he received the Screen Actors Guild minimum of US$900 a day – to buy a used Toyota Prius hybrid, which he would drive around Los Angeles to earn the money to pay his rent. 'You never know, especially as an actor, where your next pay cheque comes from,' he tells the Post. Only when he was promoted to a series regular did he finally feel he had the safety net he had long desired. 'At least now all my rent will be paid for,' he recalls thinking. Fast forward a decade and O. Yang has achieved the rarefied success that eludes many Asian actors in Hollywood . It was a long time coming. Jimmy O. Yang as Jian-Yang in Silicon Valley. Photo: HBO Towards the end of Silicon Valley's run, he appeared as the scene-stealing Bernard Tai in Crazy Rich Asians (2018). Three years later, he starred as the main love interest in Love Hard, and finally became number one on the call sheet for the action comedy series Interior Chinatown, which premiered last year on Hulu and Disney+ to rave reviews. Advertisement At the same time, his stand-up comedy tours – clips from O. Yang's Amazon Prime specials Good Deal (2020) and Guess How Much? (2023) have gone viral – catapulted O. Yang into the social media spotlight.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The secret meaning behind Ariana Grande's wedding scene in Wicked: For Good trailer as fans go wild for surprise Easter Egg
The first trailer for Wicked: For Good was bound to send fans into a frenzy, as they await the conclusion of the Oz-based tale in November. But while it was no surprise that fans are excited to see Ariana Grande reprise her role as the sorceress Glinda, others were quick to spot a cheeky Easter Egg from director Jon M. Chu buried in the preview. The film sees Glinda prepare to marry Prince Fiyero (played by Jonathan Bailey), after becoming a pawn in the Wizard and Madame Morrible's attempts to bring down Elphaba. And in the trailer, fans see the moment Glinda walks down the aisle in a stunning white bridal gown. However, social media sleuths were quick to spot the wedding's decor bore a striking resemblance to the 2018 film Crazy Rich Asians, which Chu also directed. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. In the stunning scene, Singaporean socialites Araminta Lee and Colin Khoo are just minutes away from tying the knot in a jaw-dropping $40 million affair, while lovebirds Nick and Rachel struggle with their own feelings in the midst of growing tensions. Filmed in a lavish former convent in the heart of the nation's trendiest neighbourhood, the scene sees stunning bride Araminta making her entrance as water slowly trickles down the aisle dusted with petals and lined with lush greenery. And it seems that Glinda's own big day will bear some resemblance, with flowers and topiary lining the aisle as she is unveiled in a beautiful bridal gown. Comparisons of the two weddings quickly popped up on X, with posts including: 'That man is a miracle worker! 'The fact his last 4 movies have been both sorts of Wicked, In The Heights and Crazy Rich Asians. He does not miss a beat; 'Jon M. Chu's growth as a director is really impressive. When you look at the majority of his filmography, you realise that CRAZY RICH ASIANS was the turning point of his career where he really began to step it up as a director. Eager to see if he sticks the landing with FOR GOOD;' 'The wedding scene from Crazy Rich Asians lives rent free in my mind 24/7;' 'John M. Chu ''Professional dancer and wedding planner/coordinator;'' Both scenes boasted jaw-dropping greenery and stunning decor (Wicked pictured left), with Crazy Rich Asians' nuptials filmed at a convert convent in Singapore Comparisons of the two weddings quickly popped up on X 'He's going to have a wedding and it's going to be the most magical thing;' Wicked: For Good is set to hit cinemas on November 21, with a first look at the movie conclusion of the Broadway hit teasing the fate of the protagonists and a first look at new characters. The sequel sees the return of Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, the Good Witch of the North - with part two of the musical movie following their friendship after Elphaba was banished from Oz. Elphaba is living in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz's silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth about The Wizard (Jeff Goldblum). Glinda, meanwhile, has become the symbol of Goodness for all of Oz, living at the palace in Emerald City and reveling in the perks of fame and popularity as she prepares to tie the knot with Prince Fiyero. She is also working under the instruction of Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh) to convince the citizens of Oz that they have nothing to fear when it comes to The Wizard. Yet behind the scenes, Glinda is attempting to reconcile Elphaba and The Wizard, which only results in her being drawn further apart from her friend. As a result Boq (Ethan Slater) and Fiyero are set to be changed forever, while the safety of Elphaba's sister, Nessarose (Marissa Bode) comes into question. Just as tensions in Oz reach an all time high, a girl from Kansas comes crashing into all their lives. Fans went wild at the first glimpse of Dorothy - who was seen walking along the yellow brick road with the Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and Scarecrow. Her face was obscured as she was shown from the back, with fans taking to X/Twitter to try and figure out her identity. They penned: 'the way we still don't know who plays as dorothy in wicked new trailer'; In wicked for good what if we don't see Dorothy's face the whole movie.?' 'So She brings Dorothy to Oz?'; 'i just watched wicked last sunday and it's so gooood oh i can't wait for this. show me dorothy pls!!'; 'Who do you think could be playing Dorothy in Wicked For Good?'; 'The crazy part about the Wicked: For Good trailer is the fact that there's still so much to come. We didn't see Nessarose or Boq. They recently filmed scenes at Shiz for this. We got a little of Dorothy's crew. This is just a glimpse. I can't wait to see it ALL unfold'; Several names have been put forward while fans try to guess who is Dorothy. The frontrunner so far is Alisha Weir, 15, who is best known for playing Matilda in the Netflix adaptation of Matilda the Musical and the titular character in the horror flick Abigail. Others have suggested that Addison Rae or Taylor Swift could be slipping into the iconic ruby red slippers. Last year's global cinematic cultural sensation, which became the most successful Broadway film adaptation of all time, now reaches its epic, electrifying, emotional conclusion in Wicked: For Good. Wicked: For Good is being directed again by award-winning Jon M. Chu, who has confirmed that there will be new, original songs in the sequel, along with fan favourites For Good and No Good Deed. Wicked was a box office success and raked in around $747.2 million on a budget of $150 million.
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Wicked: For Good' Director's Reaction to New Trailer Goes Viral
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Wicked: For Good director Jon M. Chu's reaction to the film's new trailer has gone viral online. Newsweek reached out to Chu's representative via email for comment on Thursday. The Context Last year's Wicked, a spin-off of the Wizard of Oz, wowed both fans and critics, earning $756 million at the box office worldwide. The movie also scored 10 Oscar nominations and won two for Best Costume Design and Best Production Design. Wicked: For Good is the second installment of the two-film adaption of the Broadway musical. Both films feature a star-studded cast including Ariana Grande as Glinda, Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible and Jonathan Bailey as Prince Fiyero. Chu, 45, is known for directing Crazy Rich Asians, in addition to the Wicked films. Other credits to his name are: In the Heights, G.I. Joe: Retaliation and Step Up: All In. (L-R) Cynthia Erivo, Jon M. Chu and Ariana Grande attend the New York special screening of "Wicked," presented by Universal Pictures at the Museum of Modern Art, on November 14, 2024 in New York City.... (L-R) Cynthia Erivo, Jon M. Chu and Ariana Grande attend the New York special screening of "Wicked," presented by Universal Pictures at the Museum of Modern Art, on November 14, 2024 in New York City. More Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/ Getty Images for Universal Pictures What To Know The highly anticipated trailer for Wicked's forthcoming sequel was released on Wednesday and picked up where the first film left off. At the end of Wicked, Elphaba flees following the Wizard and Madame Morrible's manipulation, and she and Glinda share an emotional goodbye. "The epic conclusion comes to theaters this November," Wicked captioned the trailer across TikTok, Instagram and X, formerly Twitter. "Watch the #WickedForGood trailer now." Chu took to X to share the trailer via his own account and wrote: "You will be changed..." You will be changed... — Jon M. Chu (@jonmchu) June 5, 2025 His note appears to refer to Wicked's song "For Good," in which the lyrics read: "Because I knew you / I have been changed / For good." At the time of publication, Chu's post racked up more than 392,500 views, 24,000 likes and over 430 comments. What People Are Saying In the replies underneath Chu's message, fans praised him and the trailer. X user @ArianaWorldHQ wrote in a note with over 3,000 views and 81 likes: "i am already changed after watching that trailer." @Jessey_Pearce said: "Well that was emotional... roll on November!" @TribalWolfz shared alongside a slew of loudly crying face emoji: "THANK YOU JON." @eternallysw posted: "the trailer was INSANEEEEEEEEEEE." @_positions__ remarked: "everyone will be changed, for good. i can't wait jon." @Trail_blazer__ chimed in: "Best trailer ever 10/10." @SaraElyse128 urged: "Jon plz release the movie now." @SaxAddict95 added: "Words cannot describe how excited I am for this movie. This trailer had me sobbing uncontrollably. I applaud you sir. May you hit every green light on your travels and your pillow always be cold when you go to sleep." @Alex1nWonderlnd replied: "I am so thankful to you. Seriously. This musical means so much to me and so many around the world and I am beyond thankful that you are directing this epic musical story and giving Wicked the justice it so deserves." What Happens Next Wicked: For Good hits theaters on November 21. Wicked is available to stream on Peacock. It is also available to rent or buy on platforms including Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube and Fandango at Home. Erivo will be hosting the upcoming Tony Awards on Sunday, June 8.
South China Morning Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Meet #RichTok influencer Skyelar Chase: the Columbia U student is blowing up thanks to her lavish lifestyle, from trips on private jets and stays at Aman, to rocking head-to-toe Chloé at Coachella
A new wave of influencers is taking over social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. Gone are the days of Charli D'Amelio and Addison Rae , who earned their internet fame and fortune through dancing or dramatically lip-synching to the hottest song of the week. These days, the internet has turned its attention to the likes of Becca Bloom , Mei Leung, and Chloe L. who, youth and beauty aside, have two things in common – they're rich and they're Asian. Skyelar Chase has become a popular influencer on TikTok's #RichTok subculture. Photo: @skyelarchase/Instagram Dubbed the Crazy Rich Asians by #RichTok, a TikTok subculture that celebrates 'old money' culture and affluence, these ladies have built impressive followings on social media by unapologetically flashing the opulent lifestyles they were born into. The most recent addition to the internet's list of favourite rich Asians is Skyelar Chase. Here is everything you need to know. She's a student at Columbia University Skyelar Chase is a student at Columbia University. Photo: @skyelarchase/Instagram Advertisement Per Chase's Instagram, the influencer is a student at Columbia University. A day in the life for the internet personality includes waking up in her luxury hotel suite and primping for quick photoshoots – with Victoria's Secret no less – in between classes. 'You're like the literal Blair Waldorf/Serena van der Woodsen in NYC and I'm livinggggg for it,' one follower commented on an Instagram video of Chase getting ready for the day, referencing the beloved teen drama Gossip Girl Private jets and expensive holidays are par for the course in her life Skyelar Chase's lavish lifestyle includes trips on private jets and stays at Aman hotels. Photo: @skyelarchase/Instagram While it's unclear who Chase's parents are, it's obvious that they travel in style. Family holidays for the socialite mean private planes, Rimowa luggage , and being ferried around in Cadillac Escalades. Family getaways aside, Chase can be spotted lounging in Aman hotels across the globe or wearing head-to-toe designer gear at fashion week. At Coachella this year, she stunned in a full Chloé look. Unlike fellow #Richtok influencer Becca Bloom, whose outfits are often elevated and corporate, Chase's outfits tend to be more relaxed (though still exorbitant in price). Skyelar Chase has her own fashion company
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jon M. Chu confirms Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will each have a brand new song in Wicked Part II
Director Jon M. Chu has confirmed Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will each have new, original songs in the forthcoming Wicked: Part Two. Officially titled Wicked: For Good, the highly anticipated second half welcomes back both stars in their respective roles as Glinda and Elphaba. It will follow a now powerful Elphaba who's been declared an enemy of the state by the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) and Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh). Ahead of the trailer release, Chu spoke to Vanity Fair about the sequel to his Oscar-nominated Wicked: Part I. He assured fans who might not be as familiar with the second act's score that 'there are some bangers.' ''No Good Deed' is just a f***ing banger,' he said. 'I don't even know how to use safe words for that. Cynthia on that thing is just ridiculous. And 'As Long as You're Mine' — it's just gorgeous. 'I think it's been reported we have two new songs,' Chu added, teasing: 'They're great additions to this movie. They were necessary in this movie to help tell the story.' Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz returned to pen the new songs after writing the music and lyrics for the stage production, which opened on Broadway in 2003. 'To have Stephen Schwartz back behind the keys… it's pretty extraordinary to watch him work,' Chu noted. Recalling the first time he met with Grande and Erivo, the Crazy Rich Asians director remembered 'the girls came to my house in person and sang 'For Good' on my piano.' 'The other half of the story that we never tell is that Stephen played their songs for them for the first time there as well,' he said. 'He's sitting there, and he is like, 'Would you guys like to hear the songs I'm thinking of for you?' And they were like, 'Yes, please.'' In April, the first trailer of Wicked: For Good was screened exclusively at CinemaCon. The clip, which was released later to the general public, introduced classic Wizard of Oz characters Dorothy, the Tin Man, Cowardly Lion and Scarecrow to the story. It additionally included a brief portion of Erivo and Grande singing popular Wicked second-act songs, 'For Good' and 'No Good Deed.' The first Wicked film, based on the first act of the hit Broadway musical, was a box office success but divided critics. 'Wicked looks like every other film now. That's its problem. It may be the screen adaptation of the stage musical — itself based on a 1995 novel — but, within moments, it also tethers itself directly to the classic 1939 musical The Wizard of Oz,' The Independent's Clarrise Loughrey wrote in a three-star review. 'And while that film's Emerald City and Land of Oz have been cemented in the public imagination as brilliant-hued dream worlds, and the most famous demonstration of the Technicolor process, Wicked is shot and lit like we're being sold an Airbnb in Mykonos.' Wicked: For Good is out in theaters November 21.
